Calderwood paddling and camping trip

The last week of October, Jarhead (Bill), Michigama (Gary), and I paddled Calderwood Lake, a narrow TVA lake nestled in a steep gorge between the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and the Slickrock Wilderness.

Gary brought Bill his new Kruger Sea Wind, so we were all paddling these wonderful sea canoes.  Bill and Gary had been paddling on Little Tennessee River lakes in the rain and wind for several days before I arrived.  It rained most of the first day, but cleared toward nightfall.  Still, it was a beautiful fall day.

Jarhead (Bill)

Michigama (Gary)

Me (Gary's Picture)

. . . and the rainy day.

The side creek where we camped.

Bill and me in camp